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This is an excellent text. I particularly liked how the authors share examples of critical literacy throughout the book, especially with digital and multimedia texts.'Peter McDermott, The Sage Colleges'Through realistic discussion of how text shapes us and is shaped by us, Critical Literacy provides pre and inservice teachers with concrete ways to engage in critical literacy practices with children from elementary through high school.'Cheryl A. Kreutter, St. John Fisher Collegea unique, practical critical literacy text with concrete examples and theoretical tools for pre and inservice teachersAuthors Lisa Patel Stevens and Thomas W. Bean explore the historical and political foundations of critical literacy and present a comprehensive examination of its uses for K12 classroom practice.Key Features: Focuses on the nexus of critical literacy theory and practice through real classroom examples, vignettes, and conversations among teachers and teacher educators Illustrates how critical literacy practices are enacted in the classroom at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Offers stepbystep teaching strategies for implementing critical literacy in K12 classrooms at different paces, depending on existing curriculumIntended Audience:This is an excellent supplemental text for a variety of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in education departments on how to teach reading and writing. This text will also appeal to instructors and students exploring issues of representation, linguistics, and critical deconstruction.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Critical Literacy: Context, Research, and Practice in the K-12 Classroom'? A: The book focuses on the intersection of critical literacy theory and practice, offering real classroom examples and strategies for engaging K-12 students in critical literacy practices.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Lisa Patel Stevens and Thomas W. Bean.
- Q: What type of audience is this book intended for? A: This book is intended for pre- and in-service teachers, as well as students in advanced undergraduate and graduate education courses.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 160 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a new item.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Critical Literacy' published? A: The book was published on January 18, 2007.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include practical teaching strategies, real classroom examples, and a focus on critical literacy practices across different educational levels.
- Q: Is this book suitable for teaching reading and writing? A: Yes, it serves as an excellent supplemental text for courses focused on teaching reading and writing in K-12 classrooms.
- Q: Does the book discuss the historical foundations of critical literacy? A: Yes, the authors explore the historical and political foundations of critical literacy in their examination of its application in classroom practices.